Black Oud
Laurent Mazzone Parfums2012
Side by side
Black Oud vs. Fortis
Is Black Oud better than Fortis?
Fortis rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudCuminSandalwoodVanilla
woodyoudfresh spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Oud and Fortis?
| Black Oud | Fortis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Sonia Constant |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Oud and Fortis smell?
Black Oud
Amber
Woody
Oud
Smoky
Musky
Animalic
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Fortis
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Oud and Fortis share?
Top
IncenseCuminNutmeg
OudCuminSaffronCypriol
Heart
OudLabdanum
Guaiac WoodVetiverCedarwoodAmyris
Base
CivetCastoreumAmberSandalwoodCedarVanilla
SandalwoodAmbergrisPatchouliVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodCedar
OudGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarwood
Spicy Notes
CuminNutmeg
CuminSaffron
Animalic Notes
CivetCastoreum
Ambergris
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Amyris
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Black Oud and Fortis work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Oud or Fortis?
| Black Oud | Fortis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Oud and Fortis?
The animalic base isn't a party trick. Civet, castoreum, real oud, materials that cost serious money and require serious restraint to use well. Finding all three together at this price point is.Black Oud
Most oud fragrances play it safe. Fortis doesn't. The cumin in the opening is a statement, earthy, animal, a little unapologetic. That's the whole appeal.Fortis
The hunt
Where to buy Black Oud and Fortis
| Black Oud | Fortis | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 oz | — | $189.04ecosmetics |
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